BG53 UVN

2003 TOYOTA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
TOYOTA
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 12 December 2023
Last recorded mileage
38,874 mi

AI verdict AVOID 41/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Toyota has 22 MOT tests on record with a 77% pass rate and 38,874 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2023-12-12, which is a critical red flag for a 23-year-old car.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 6,484 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, but the vehicle has been off-road for extended periods.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2006-12-07 (38,874 mi) — immediate safety risk.
  • DANGEROUS tyre failure on 2006-12-07 (38,874 mi) — immediate safety risk.
  • Recurring major failures in lights, suspension, and emissions across multiple tests.
  • Not valid MOT status as of 2023-12-12 — no current roadworthiness certification.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2025): 5-star safety rating.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage averaging 6,484 miles/year, suggesting light use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has been consistently tested and maintained, albeit with significant issues.

Mileage history

Dec 2006: 38,874 mi FAILDec 2006: 38,874 mi PASSNov 2007: 50,534 mi PASSDec 2008: 55,268 mi PASSDec 2009: 57,318 mi PASSDec 2010: 61,217 mi PASSDec 2011: 65,021 mi PASSNov 2012: 68,942 mi PASSDec 2013: 73,257 mi PASSNov 2014: 78,612 mi PASSDec 2015: 83,200 mi PASSDec 2016: 85,498 mi PASSDec 2017: 92,734 mi PASSDec 2018: 104,325 mi FAILDec 2018: 104,325 mi PASSDec 2019: 115,377 mi FAILDec 2019: 115,377 mi PASSDec 2020: 121,477 mi FAILDec 2020: 121,477 mi PASSDec 2021: 126,684 mi PASSDec 2022: 129,244 mi FAILDec 2022: 129,244 mi PASS129k84k39kDec 2006Dec 2022

MOT test history — 17/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2006 FAIL 38,874 mi
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2006 PASS 38,874 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2007 PASS 50,534 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2008 PASS 55,268 mi
USER ENTERED advise both rear tyres starting to go out of shape
Dec 2009 PASS 57,318 mi
USER ENTERED ADVISE wear on both front tyres and both rears starting to go out of shape
Dec 2010 PASS 61,217 mi None recorded
Dec 2011 PASS 65,021 mi None recorded
Nov 2012 PASS 68,942 mi None recorded
Dec 2013 PASS 73,257 mi None recorded
Nov 2014 PASS 78,612 mi None recorded
Dec 2015 PASS 83,200 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2016 PASS 85,498 mi None recorded
Dec 2017 PASS 92,734 mi None recorded
Dec 2018 FAIL 104,325 mi
ADVISORY damage to the front bumper O/S
MAJOR Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Dec 2018 PASS 104,325 mi
ADVISORY damage to the front bumper O/S
Dec 2019 FAIL 115,377 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Emissions not tested due to a major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))
ADVISORY front bumper damaged
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Dec 2019 PASS 115,377 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY front bumper damaged
Dec 2020 FAIL 121,477 mi
ADVISORY Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near wheel (1.1.11 (c))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail split (1.1.12 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Dec 2020 PASS 121,477 mi
ADVISORY Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near wheel (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Dec 2021 PASS 126,684 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Dec 2022 FAIL 129,244 mi
PRS Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
PRS Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
Dec 2022 PASS 129,244 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG53 UVN, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.